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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe Global Pricing and Valuation Services team, within Global Fund Administration and Oversight at Franklin Templeton Services, ensures accurate fund valuation and regulatory‑compliant financial reporting. The group partners with third‑party administrators, auditors, internal teams, and fund boards to oversee pricing, valuation governance, and audit readiness. Team members collaborate across regions, support fund launches, and contribute to process improvements and digital transformation, gaining deep exposure to global fund operations and risk management.
HOW YOU WILL ADD VALUECore Responsibilities
You will review and validate new securities in pricing systems.
You will investigate pricing exceptions and document root causes.
You will coordinate valuation issues with corporate actions partners.
You will investigate daily pricing exceptions, and address valuation impacts and escalate issues.
Quality Assurance
You will prepare pricing data for audits and oversight reviews.
You will analyze unchanged and illiquid securities.
You will resolve pricing challenges raised by internal stakeholders.
You will monitor pricing sources and obtain secondary prices when possible.
You will ensure valuations reflect market conditions.
Process Improvement
You will identify opportunities to strengthen oversight controls.
You will support digital initiatives that reduce risk and improve efficiency.
You will contribute to automation, regulatory, and product‑launch projects.
You will reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
Special Projects & Training
You will support departmental projects led by senior team members.
You will participate in cross‑training to build team capability.
Client Servicing
You will respond to routine client and stakeholder inquiries.
You will prepare data for due diligence requests.
You will support ad hoc assignments with senior analysts.
Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
2-4 years of relevant experience; asset management experience preferred.
Technical Skills
Experience improving processes and working with digital tools.
Strong MS Excel skills, familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx.
Soft Skills
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
Comfort working in a fast‑changing, deadline-oriented environment.
Other
Availability to work until 6pm PT as needed for reporting deliverables.
Hybrid from Rancho Cordova, CA or Pasadena, CA offices.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $72,000.00 - $88,000.00, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.
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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Experience improving processes and using digital tools
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Familiarity with Power BI and Alteryx
Franklin Templeton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Franklin Templeton and has not been reviewed or approved by Franklin Templeton.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including a notably strong 401(k) match and access to an employee stock purchase option, are positioned as key strengths. These features are described as meaningful contributors to total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and a defined paid parental leave minimum support strong work–life balance. Time-off breadth is frequently highlighted as a bright spot in the overall package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A bonus structure that pays out regularly and a pay-for-performance philosophy add meaningful upside to cash compensation. Incentives can be particularly impactful in certain functions and levels.
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